Why Being "Strong" Is Making You Weak and Stress Is Killing You | Sophie Scott

Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Hi, everyone! 🌟 In this week’s episode of Live Well, Be Well, I sit down with the brilliant psychotherapist Sophie Scott to dive deep into the topics we all need to hear more about: burnout, boundaries, and balanced living. Sophie brings her wealth of knowledge and experience as a therapist and author to the conversation, shedding light on how we can support our mental health while nurturing meaningful relationships.

We start by unpacking the signs of burnout—something that affects over 80% of employees—and how to address it before it spirals. Sophie shares actionable strategies for identifying compassion fatigue and building resilience, a topic she explores extensively in her book, You're Not Alone In This. We also discuss the role of boundaries in protecting our energy and how past experiences can shape our relational patterns. Plus, Sophie explains how to find the right therapist and why aligning our actions with our values is key to living authentically.

Sophie’s personal journey is as inspiring as her professional insights. From her early experience with loss to pivoting her career from founder of Balance Magazine to becoming a psychotherapist, her story is a testament to the power of transformation and self-discovery.

Who is Sophie Scott?

Sophie Scott is a psychotherapist, author, and former founder of Balance Magazine. Her latest book, You're Not Alone In This, offers practical guidance for supporting loved ones while maintaining your own mental health. Sophie’s approach to therapy is integrative, combining insights from attachment theory, somatic work, and mindfulness.

You can connect with Sophie and explore her work here:

Website: https://www.sophiescott.co/

Instagram: @sophiescott

Twitter: @sophiescott

Stay tuned for an enlightening episode that’s packed with wisdom and practical tools to help you live well and be well. 💚

Sarah Ann

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Highlights:

Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00)

Understanding Burnout: Signs and Symptoms (00:30)

Managing Burnout: Practical Tips (02:04)

Compassion Fatigue: Recognising and Addressing It (07:27)

The Importance of Boundaries (10:21)

Finding the Right Therapist (14:21)

Self-Worth and Relationship Patterns (23:32)

Navigating Codependency: Healthy vs Unhealthy (29:20)

The Fixer and the Outsourcer: A Codependent Dynamic (30:55)

Hyper Independence: The Other Side of Codependency (32:15)

Attachment Styles and Childhood Influences (33:14)

Healthy Communication in Relationships (35:30)

The Solar System of Human Connections (40:01)

Personal Transformation and Resilience (45:43)

The Impact of Early Loss on Leadership (48:57)

Self-Compassion and Caregiver Burnout (53:09)

Final Thoughts: Aligning Actions with Values (55:31)

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